The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently introduced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening its partnership with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Announced on Wednesday during the UNCF’s (United Negro Colle ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 6:04AM
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Toyota continues its longstanding support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by returning as the title sponsor for the HBCU New York Classic. This event not only highlights the athletic talent and traditions of HBCU football but ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 6:03AM
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The Center for Journalism & Democracy (CJD) at Howard University is set to launch a pioneering multi-campus course in investigative journalism this Fall. The course, titled "Investigative Journalism I," will be offered simultaneously at seven Histori ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 6:00AM
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FedEx's Commitment to Supporting Diverse Student Populations
1. HBCU Strategy:
FedEx has implemented a comprehensive strategy to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through three main areas:
Engage: Utilizing its chann ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 5:58AM
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Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), which enrolls approximately 1,100 students, with 78% identifying as Black or African American, has reported positive results from a newly implemented student success program. Launched in collaboration with InsideTr ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 5:55AM
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has awarded Howard University a significant prize as part of its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partn ...
Posted Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 5:52AM
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Alabama stands out as a beacon of historical and educational significance in the realm of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With more HBCUs than any other state in the U.S., Alabama serves as a vibrant hub for students seeking a r ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 11:21AM
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Entergy Corp. recently announced a substantial new investment of $20 million over the next decade to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within its four-state service area, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 11:16AM
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The Kresge Foundation has made a substantial investment of $4.25 million in the Reinvestment Fund's HBCU Brilliance Initiative, aimed at supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. This funding is intende ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 11:09AM
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Norfolk Southern Corporation has announced the return of its Thoroughbred Scholars program, which offers substantial college scholarship opportunities for the children of its employees. This year, the program will provide over 100 scholarships. It in ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 10:59AM
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At the Paris Olympics 2024, the Nigerian women’s basketball team pulled off a major upset by defeating Australia 75-62 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. The standout performer for Nigeria was Ezinee Kalu, a graduate of Savannah State U ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 10:54AM
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Under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T) has reached a significant financial milestone, with its endowment surpassing $200 million. This achievement represents ...
Posted Thursday, August 1st 2024 at 10:50AM
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present August Wilson’s acclaimed play, Seven Guitars, at the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) on July 30 and 31, 2024. This poignant drama, set in ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:17AM
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In Coloma, California, a small town where the gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors. Coloma, located approximately 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, played a crucial role during the gold ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:15AM
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Logan Edra, a 21-year-old breakdancer known as Logistx, is poised to make history by representing breakdancing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Having grown up immersed in the four elements of hip-hop—rapping, graffiti, DJing, and breakdancing—Edra ha ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:12AM
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Livingstone College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Salisbury, NC, has recently experienced a significant surge in financial support. Over the past seven months, the college has received seven separate donations, each v ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:09AM
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Aprille Ericsson, the newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology, addressed the importance of engaging with minority academic programs and students during her keynote speech at the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Histor ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:05AM
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During the 2024 Paris Olympics, rap icons Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav have brought their distinctive flair to the event, making a significant impact on the U.S. teams and the broader media coverage. Their involvement highlights the intersection of pop ...
Posted Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at 10:02AM
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Colleges and universities across the country frequently invite distinguished guest lecturers to enrich students' educational experiences. This practice brings practical, real-world insights into the classroom, which is particularly beneficial when ex ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 9:22AM
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One week ago, Salaam Green organized a Zoom call that drew around 40,000 Black women, all excited about Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy for the presidency, now endorsed by President Joe Biden. The group raised over $1 million for Harris’s ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 9:18AM
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Jackson State University (JSU) has garnered significant recognition for its exceptional faculty, being ranked among the best in Mississippi by Niche, a leading platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools. This accolade high ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 9:05AM
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July is Minority Mental Health Month, a crucial time to highlight the mental health crisis affecting communities of color in America, particularly Black students. According to the Office of Minority Health, suicide was the third leading cause of deat ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 9:03AM
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The Born-Digital Scholarly Publishing Institute at Brown University is a specialized program designed to help humanities scholars, particularly those from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions, m ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 8:59AM
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Livingstone College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Salisbury, NC, has recently experienced a significant surge in financial support. Over the past seven months, the college has received seven separate donations, each v ...
Posted Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 8:52AM
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